# Retro Bubblegum Bites Sweet Sugar Belle's Gumball Machine Cookies are a Ball of Fun By Emily Evans | Published 2011-09-19 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gumball-machine-cookies References: [sweetsugarbelle](http://www.sweetsugarbelle.com/2011/08/old-irene-and-gumball-machines/) & [cookiesandcups](http://cookiesandcups.com/guest-post-from-sugarbelle/) If looking at these adorable 'Gumball Machine' Cookies doesn't have you feeling the urge to chew, take a second look, because these scrumptious bites are too sweet to resist! The recipe was created by the popular [cookie decorator](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcghees-bakery-gingerbread-men) Sweet Sugar Belle, who has a passion for baking and a keen eye for detail. These Gumball Machine Cookies were created using an upside-down snowman cookie mold, a simple [sugar cookie recipe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-basketball-shape-sugar-cookies) and [mini M&M candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palm-bites). This would be a perfect recipe to send children off with in their lunches on the first day of school. **Implications** - The explosion of food blogging culture has given home cooks and bakers a platform with which to share their edible art. Companies can successfully target this creative market with campaigns that appeal to their artistic side. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-inspired Desserts:** Businesses can capitalize on the nostalgia trend by creating products that appeal to customers' sentimental cravings for retro sweets. - **Do-it-yourself Baking:** Opportunities exist for businesses that develop and market baking products and tools for the DIY baking community. - **Edible Artistry:** As food blogging continues to grow, companies can tap into this creative market by offering products and services that cater to the food blogger community. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Retail:** Food retailers can create specialty dessert lines that appeal to nostalgic customers. - **Baking Tools & Supplies:** Manufacturers and retailers of baking tools and supplies can target the growing DIY baking market with tailored products and services. - **Social Media Marketing:** Marketing agencies can develop social media marketing campaigns that cater to food bloggers and their followers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Snowball-Inspired Chocolate Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baker-and-baker.md) - [Bursting Boba Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bobadoodles.md) - [Multisensorial Gourmet Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerds-sugar-crush-cookie.md) - [Chewy Bite-Sized Snack Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillsbury-mini-soft-baked-cookies.md) - [Cotton Candy Cookie Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcvities-iced-gems-candy-floss.md) - [Frozen Cookie Dough Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doughlicious-cookie-dough-gelato-bites.md) - [Freeze-Dried Cookie Puffs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-bombs.md) - [Gooey Filled-Center Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-cookies.md) - [Lollipop-Inspired Dessert Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slice-x-chupa-chups.md)